South Africa HS Code

HS Code 521221: Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 521221 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 521221 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 521221?

South Africa classifies products under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET; locally SACU CET), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 521221 in South Africa?

The official source is https://www.sars.gov.za/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 521221 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 521221 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 521221 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton.

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Classification Path of HS Code 521221 in South Africa

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5212

Other woven fabrics of cotton

HS Code 521221

Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached

HS Code 52122100

Unbleached

South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

In South Africa, HS 521221 is classified under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

Local name SACU CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.sars.gov.za/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5212

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 5212

1 521223: Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Dyed $232.7K 2 521225: Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Printed $128.5K 3 521213: Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Dyed $110.0K

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 5212

1 521215: Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Printed $522.3K 2 521213: Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Dyed $109.4K 3 521223: Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Dyed $35.2K

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Heavy Unbleached Cotton Fabric (521221)

HS Code 52122100

Unbleached

HS Code 521211

Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached

HS Code 521212

Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Bleached

HS Code 521213

Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Dyed

HS Code 521214

Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Of yarns of different colours

HS Code 521215

Weighing not more than 200 g/m² : Printed

HS Code 521222

Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Bleached

HS Code 521223

Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Dyed

HS Code 521224

Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Of yarns of different colours

HS Code 521225

Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Printed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 521221 in South Africa?

HS code 521221 covers Weighing more than 200 g/m² : Unbleached in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5212 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 521221 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 521221?

Where can I officially look up HS code 521221 in South Africa?